The Terry ButterFly Carbon still features the signature cutaway center section that makes for a flexible and comfortable saddle against your soft tissues, which is definitely important. The low profile, flat top features multi-density, injection molded foam that's a bit stiffer in the rear for more power while pedaling. The shock-absorbing, super light carbon rails attach to the shell in an integral suspension bridge design to minimize road vibration.

Available in a smooth finish in either white or black leather. If you're looking for first class performance in a comfortable and lightweight package then the Terry ButterFly Carbon will fit the bill nicely.

In fact, an experienced cyclist will know that a minimal amount of padding, combined with a great design is the real answer to comfort. The Selle Italia SLK Gel has that. The independent rear design allows a very high level of "flex" to the wings and allows the saddle to conform to you, rather than you conform to the saddle. The wings flex as you pedal but still provide support and the gel cushion is just right. Not too hard and not too soft.

Combine all this with a well designed anatomical cutout and you have a winner. My wife has ridden this saddle on her Bianchi for a couple of years and she's a big fan of this saddle and won't use anything else now. The ladies version of the SLK has different geometry than the men's version, it measures 145mm wide and 265mm long as opposed to the normal 135mm by 278. If you're looking for a comfortable and sexy bike saddle with a long heritage of cycling in it's bloodline, then give the Selle Italia SLC Gel seat a look.

The Selle Italia Diva features gel inserts for comfort, Vanox seat rails for weight savings, leather seat cover for durability and high quality construction all around. If you are looking for a stylish yet timeless classic that will provide both a lightweight AND comfortable ride then the Selle Italia Diva should fit the bill nicely.

Available in Black and White colors.

I had that craving recently for a new saddle for my bike and it was an itch I needed to scratch.   With the explosion of cycling gear on the market, finding a new saddle wouldn't seem to be a daunting task but traditionally, finding a saddle that works well for me is not an easy task.  I am fussy.  The perfect saddle will be comfortable to sit on, while providing a posture that will prove to help my pedal technique and drive power to the wheels more efficiently.

The Perfect Saddle

I did a lot of research on the subject and after a few misfires, I bought a Specialized Jett saddle and after spending a month riding the Jett I was amazed at how comfortable it was. With far too many seats, the rider spends countless hours shifting around but with the Jett saddle, I was able to find a comfortable seating position quickly and the endless shifting was no longer an issue.

Complete with research completed by the Boulder Institute of Sports, the Jett saddle is a considered a Specialized Body Geometry saddle designed with proper ergonomics in mind. What this research does is study how parts of the body make contact with the bike, like the hands, feet and saddle and the research looks at finding ways to improve rider comfort. Part of the research findings showed that different bodies can benefit from a wider or narrower seat, based entirely on the riders size. The Jett saddle has address this and comes in three different widths and even the ability to be measured with the BG Saddle Fit System to help find the perfect saddle.

I also had a bit of an inside edge.  My husband has been riding bikes far longer than me and he RAVES about Specialized Body Geometry gear and he too rides a Specialized Saddle....the Specialized Alias.

Saddle Fit

In the past my usual process would be to buy a saddle and measure the distance from nose to bars and then install it, making sure it was level. Obviously this was not working for me because once I mounted the bike and was off, I constantly squirmed to find the a comfortable seating position. With the Jett saddle, you are seated in the perfect spot which eliminates the need to shift around. All the squirming is what can cause back pain, knee pain and fatigue, but with the Jett saddle, all these issues are finally solved.

Even the shape of this seat is perfect for the female form with the hourglass cutout. As long as your sit bones are placed in the appropriate spot on the saddle, the rest will fall into place and you will have a comfortable ride. The cherry on top of this seat is the ability to buy it in many different colors so you're sure to find one that matches your bikes color scheme.

It's also not a one size fits all with three different width saddles to match the sit bones of just about any woman out there....this is something that most manufacturers do not offer.  They make a saddle that will come close or match the majority of people, but if you are outside of the norm, then you are left out or have to make the best of it.

If you are looking for a female specific saddle, then I would highly recommend the Specialized Jett Women's Saddle.  It worked great for me.

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The Terry Butterfly line is a heavyweight contender in the recreational and all around seat categories but if you're riding leans towards a performance oriented ride then you may want to consider the high performance version of the Terry Butterfly and that would be the Terry Damsel Fly.

The Terry Damsel Fly sports a serious racing profile combined with Terry's signature anatomical cutaway for the ultimate in performance without sacrifice. The anatomical cutout is designed to reduce the pressure on the soft tissue in the groin and make sure that blood continues to flow where blood is supposed to flow.  Many riders would never ride a non-cutout seat again after trying one for the first time.  If you are having "issues" then you may consider one of these seats for your bicycle.

The Damsel Fly was developed to fill the demand of the more performance oriented female riders that still wanted a seat designed for their anatomy but that also wanted a super lightweight saddle with a longer nose, allowing more seating positions than the shorter Butterfly version.

The Terry Damselfly is a quality saddle sporting firm foam padding, a narrow profile, slightly narrower elevated rear, dropped nose for comfort on sprints and center cutaway that allows the saddle to flex rather than compress.  All of this performance wrapped up in a silky smooth leather cover that will provide a quality ride and last for a long, long time.

The Terry Damselfly is made in Italy like the rest of the Terry line and we are confident that if you are looking for a lightweight, performance oriented saddle then this would be one we would strongly consider.

Terry made their name by designing and testing saddles with female athletes, distance riders and recreational cyclists in mind. The Italian-made Butterfly was introduced in 1999 and represents the best in all that research and development. Wider in the rear than typical race saddles for good support of a woman's sit bones; completely cut away through the nose and mid-section, making it flexible and comfortable against soft tissues.

The Butterfly features a low profile, flat seat top with multi-density injection molded foam that is a bit stiffer in the rear to allow for more power while pedaling. The Butterfly features light weight titanium rails attached to the seat shell in an integral suspension bridge designed to minimize road shock. The textured leather wears beautifully over time and keeps you in comfortably in position.

The cutout center is designed to relieve pressure from the sensitive areas of the female anatomy, making for a much more enjoyable ride overall. If you want what many would consider a sure thing, then the Terry Butterfly is a great start.

One of the more popular women specific seat is the Selle Italia Lady.  For the longest time women were stuck with trying to adapt a seat designed to fit a man's anatomy to their own, and this simply is not optimal for comfort.  The male and female geometry is quite different and the seats, while they appear very similar, are designed quite differently as well. If you are looking for a bicycle seat for women, then the Selle Italia Lady is one you should strongly consider.

Some of the features of the Selle Italia Lady women's specific seat include, an anatomically specific cutout designed to reduce pressure on the sensitive soft tissue areas, differentiated thickness padding across the seat top designed to match the female anatomy, female specific seat shell and a durable Nylon N6 shell that will look great and keep the costs reasonable.

Females tend to have wider sit bones than males and a female specific bicycle seat will accomodate this anatomical need very well.  A poorly designed bicycle seat can turn your recreational ride from a very pleasant and invigorating experience into one of excruciating pain and in some cases even more severe medical problems down the road.

This is the seat that my own wife chose after going through almost a dozen other seats, the Selle Italia Lady in black is what adorns her Bianchi 928 Carbon.  It's available in black or white, measures 262mm L x 160mm W and weighs in at 280 grams.  An extremely nice seat.

MSRP is approximately 149 dollars...so compare below and see how much you can save on your Selle Italia Lady bicycle seat purchase.  Happy Riding.